Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks in seven Local Government Areas to curb insecurity. The affected areas include Lokoja, Kabba-Bunu, Mopamuro, Ijumu, Yagba West, Yagba East, and Kogi.
The closure aims to disrupt the logistics and supply chain of terrorists and bandits operating in the state. According to State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the measure is part of intensified security operations in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and security agencies
*Affected Markets and Motor Parks:*
– _Lokoja LGA:_ Oshokoshoko Market and Motor Park, Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee, and Budon
– _Kabba-Bunu LGA:_ Ike Bunu, Aba Marian (Isado), Ofere, Abaa Dola (Ihale Bunu), Aiyede, Oke Offin, Aiyegunle Bunu, Okebukun, Odo Ape Bunu, Agbadu Bunu, and Agbede Apa Bunu
– _Mopamuro LGA:_ Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo, and Ijagbe
– _Ijumu LGA:_ Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro, and Okoro Markets
– _Yagba West LGA:_ Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara, and Oke Ere
– _Yagba East LGA:_ Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe, and Ilafin
– _Kogi LGA:_ Rice Market at Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke, Girinya, Okro Market at Opanda, and Perishable Market at Edeha
The government emphasized that the closures are temporary and will be lifted once security operations are successfully concluded
